Vulnerability identifier: #VU56518

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40448

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Accessibility Insights for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Accessibility Insights for Android: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40448

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.